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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0116560

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 520 SHERIDAN

Tax-exempt · SHERIDAN, WY 82801

Financials

$275K$255K2023$329K$264K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$328,945$263,860$65,085$1,244,678$69,167$1,175,511
March 31, 2024990$275,076$255,342$19,734$1,183,877$73,451$1,110,426
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,125
Membership dues
$89,180
Program service revenue
$91,153
Investment income
$394
Net rental income
$6,135
Net income from fundraising events
-$14,782
Net income from gaming
$7,435
Net income from sales of inventory
$113,485
Other revenue
$112,273

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$79,767
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$87,187
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$52
Accounting fees
$3,226
Occupancy
$84,532
Depreciation
$404
Program services (functional)
$263,860

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,183,877
Total assets, end of year
$1,244,678
Total liabilities, end of year
$69,167
Net assets, end of year
$1,175,511
Land, buildings and equipment
$457,921
Net assets without donor restrictions
$632,325
Net assets with donor restrictions
$543,186
Gross receipts
$426,793
Employees
12
Volunteers
184
Year formed
1899
State of legal domicile
WY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHELSEY ROBERTSSECRETARY
Officer
15$22,200
CORY KISERLECTURING KN
Officer
–$0
DUSTIN SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TOM BENEDICTHEAD TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LEVI JORGENSONINNER GUARD
Officer
–$0
DOREL ROBERTSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
H JAY KNIPPLETREASURER
Officer
–$0
FORREST DEBOLTLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0
MATHEW HANSENEXALTED RULE
Officer
–$0
SARA MEFFORDLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
JUSTIN KREMERESQUIRE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHELSEY ROBERTSSECRETARY
Officer
15$23,763
STEVEN WILLLECTURING KN
Officer
–$0
DUSTIN SHAWTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TOM BENEDICTHEAD TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
LEVI JORGENSONINNER GUARD
Officer
–$0
DOREL ROBERTSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
H JAY KNIPPLETREASURER
Officer
–$0
FORREST DEBOLTLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0
MATHEW HANSENEXALTED RULE
Officer
–$0
SARA MEFFORDLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
CORY KISERCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
SHANE MILLERESQUIRE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 624, SHERIDAN, WY 82801-0624
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
H JAY KNIPPLE
Signed the 990
CHELSEY ROBERTS, SECRETARY
Phone
(307) 674-7297
Return prepared by
JENNIFER M REED CPA LLC

Mission

SEE 4A

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ELK'S MISSION IS TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNEL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT. THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE. YEAR-END MEMBERSHIP WAS 714
  • THE ELK'S MISSION IS TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNEL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT. THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE. YEAR-END MEMBERSHIP WAS 714

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-0116560
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,244,678
Income (IRS master file)
$426,793

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$328,945$263,860$1,244,678XML
990March 2024$275,076$255,342$1,183,877XML
990March 2023$179,086$189,432$1,166,847IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-0116560).

Questions about BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

What is the EIN of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA is 83-0116560.
Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1951.
Which annual return does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names H JAY KNIPPLE.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,200 (CHELSEY ROBERTS, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $328,945, expenses of $263,860 and total assets of $1,244,678 at year end.

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